Re:New Texas Immigration Law Proposed

            Miss Avila makes good point on the new immigration law that has been proposed . I agree with her opinions. As matter of fact, I supplement her argument. To me, this is a form of slavery. First they induce fear of deportation. Second, they limit their rights and benefits. And now  this bill regulates the types of jobs they may do. Most of these jobs, are jobs that no one likes to do. They are harsh and poorly paid.
            Most immigrants migrate into United States for a better life. To keep warm food on the dinner table and to see their children grow in safe environment. With such limitations on the jobs immigrants may acquire, we take what we are offered. Work long harsh hours, poor pay, no benefits. That exploitation! Prove me wrong... if you can on that one.

            I was lucky enough to be born on this side of the Rio Grande. I give my parents and God a thank you for that. I take advantage of be a citizen by constantly trying to progress in school, in work and in life in general. One single documentation allows me to do that. If it wasn't for that single piece of paper, I would carry the same footstep as my parents. Working in construction, kneeled down all day with a hammer and nails in hand all day. That ridiculous!

Vicodin is one hell of a drug!

Travis County officials have sounded a public alarm on the dangers of overdose on prescribed drugs.  In the previous years, the number of deaths on controlled substances have been higher than those of illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Texas has very strict laws and regulations on drugs, Period. Regardless if it is an illegal or pharmaceuticals substance . Working in a pharmacy you see all sorts of people and situations. There are those who really need their medications. There are those who abuse their medications. And there is also those simply get the medication on Medicaid, then obviously resell them to the public. I say obviously, because it is quite obvious when they come through the drive through every so often in their brand new 2011 Cadillac Escalade to pick up their narcotics. Pharmacist are often sued or get their license revoked for not catching onto potential overdose on a medication. However, I can say sometimes those potential overdoses are not visible.  Patients who want to abuse their medication will do so and will find a way to their supply theri addiction. Computer systems are used in pharmacies, which will alert when it is "too soon" to refill a medication, and will not allow that pharmacy to do so. Unfortunately there is plenty of loopholes around that.  The computer programs are only linked within the company, and not across the nation. One can see one doctor today and get their prescription filled at X's pharmacy. The next day the same person can go the next day to another doctor, then get his prescription filled at Y's pharmacy. Since these computer programs are not linked, it is impossible to see potential abuse, overdose or drug interaction. Perhaps the local government should create not just laws and regulations but also a system to regulates and logs the number of prescriptions received per person. In the end, I personally believe there isn't much we can do to avoid overdose. Simply inform the public of the dangers on abusing medication. If a Vicodin addict wishes to take 4 pills at once, when he was clearly instructed to only use 2 at time, he will do so. If someone is careless and doesn't read the label on a Motrin bottle stating not to use the medication along with alcohol, then that is his issue.